Babar's 196 and Rizwan's hundred earn Pakistan epic draw
Against all the odds, the hosts batted through 171.4 overs, finishing 63 short of the target
Against all the odds, the hosts batted through 171.4 overs, finishing 63 short of the target
Captain hails Swepson despite the debutant legspinner going wicketless and conceding 156 in the fourth innings
Pakistan's captain was thrilled by the crowd that showed up at the National Stadium to watch the final day unfold
A coalition of the tragics and the curious revel in the shape-shifting narrative arc of Test cricket
Hosts batted 171.4 overs, as Australia debutant Mitchell Swepson finished with 0 for 156, third-worst for a bowler on debut
The visitors had declared their second innings on 97, and asked the hosts to survive 172 overs
They remain on course for a rare win in Asia, but recent near-misses will be in the back of their minds
With rumours swirling, vultures hovering and the sword of Damocles hanging over him, Babar simply batted, and bat well, he did
Visitors ended Day 3 with an overall lead of 489 after a first-innings lead of 408
From the moment Cummins thundered a full delivery into Babar's pad, the visitors smelled blood and did not stop
Pakistan batting coach was full of praise for Starc and Cummins' bowling, but believes the hosts can "fight and try and take it to the end"
On a Karachi pitch that is showing signs of deterioration, Australia have amassed 505 for 8
The pool incident is unlikely to leave him for a while, but on the pitch, he steered Australia into pole position
Alex Carey, who made 93, suggested that footmarks and reverse could play an increasing role on days four and five
Khawaja and Smith capitalised on favourable batting conditions to control the opening day of the second Test
"This is where the Khawajas are from. This is my home", he said after a century in the country of his birth
Playing against a team they have often put on a pedestal, the hosts' use of spin was baffling, yielding little reward
Just when it seemed like Australia's soft underbelly could be exposed, Pakistan inexplicably moved away from seam bowling completely
And what is the biggest lead in a Test in which a follow-on was not enforced?
Australia captain Cummins expects the Karachi wicket to "break up a bit more" after a dull draw in the first Test
Queensland wicketkeeper Jimmy Peirson talks about Swepson's development as he's set for a Test debut in Karachi
Queenslander could become first specialist Australia legspinner to play Test cricket since Bryce McGain in 2009
Legspinner Mitchell Swepson will debut for Australia while Pakistan are expected to welcome back Faheem Ashraf and Hasan Ali